Category Strategy Manager

7 hours ago


Madison, Wisconsin, United States JLL Full time
Job Title: Category Strategy Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Strategy Manager to join our team at JLL. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies that drive business growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain short, mid, and long-term category strategies aligned with overall business objectives
  • Forge key strategic relationships with suppliers and industry leaders to drive innovation and cost savings
  • Manage category-specific segmentation of service providers and supply partners to ensure optimal service provision
  • Share market intelligence and best practices to improve cost, performance, and overall value to end users
  • Responsible for category strategy development, execution, and performance
  • Delivery of financial targets in line with business expectations
  • Accountable for creating strategic solutions for specific commodity and service requirements
  • Utilize supply chain data analytics to assess current state needs and portfolio
  • Rationalize supply base and develop clear strategic supply partner framework
  • Use market and industry intelligence to identify and qualify new suppliers
  • Apply ethical company standards and ensure Global Procurement policy is applied at all times

Requirements:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, organization skills, and strong analytical ability
  • Ability to work on a regional scale and across different time zones
  • Excellent communication skills - oral and written
  • Proven ability to facilitate strategic supplier relationships and work with senior business executives
  • Collaborative and influencing style with a focus on team work
  • Proven ability to deliver results in challenging environments
  • Expertise in sourcing with demonstrated ability to manage change
  • Ability to sell and present initiatives and/or new ideas
  • Experience in sourcing indirect corporate services and products
  • Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications with excellent ability to work with large amounts of data and build reports
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in relevant field
  • Minimum 7 years of procurement-related experience
  • MBA a plus


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